by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Prairie State College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on Prairie State College costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Prairie State College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $11,064 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $9,342 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $10,332 | $732 | $11,064 |
| In-State | $8,610 | $732 | $9,342 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Prairie State College cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $11,064 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Prairie State College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Illinois pay an average of $9,342 a year to attend Prairie State College, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how Prairie State College compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Prairie State College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 0.00% for the past five years, Illinois residents could expect to pay $9,342 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at Prairie State College to be $18,684, and $37,368 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.00%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $11,064 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $22,128 for two years and $44,256 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Prairie State College.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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